Understanding Cisco Wireless Foundations

Anyone involved in the configuration and management of a Cisco Wireless LAN network.

After completing this course you should be able to:

• Describe and implement foundational wireless theory  
• Describe and implement foundational wireless math and antennas  
• Describe and implement foundational wireless operation including Wi-Fi 6  
• Describe security and client access in a wireless network  
• Implement 802.1X and Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) 
• Implement wireless guest access and configure wireless security  
• Describe Cisco wireless architecture components and deployment options  
• Describe Cisco wireless architecture and its deployment modes, the Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points (CAPWAP) protocol, and the Cisco WLC and AP line up  
• Describe the wired support for implementing wireless networks  
• Deploy Cisco centralized wireless networks using Cisco 9800 WLC  
• Describe the centralized wireless access model and its configuration  
• Describe maintenance and troubleshooting in the centralized WLAN model  
• Describe the management and monitoring of Cisco Wireless Networks with Cisco DNA Center

RF and WLAN Theory

• Indoor Non-Wi-Fi Wireless Technologies
• Outdoor Non-Wi-Fi Wireless Technologie
• Indoor Wi-Fi Wireless Technologies
• Outdoor Wi-Fi Wireless Technologies
• RF Characteristics
• Signal Degradation
• Outdoor Signal Considerations

WLAN Math and Antennas

• RF Mathematics
• Activity 1: Practice RF Math
• Antenna Characteristics
• 4 Port DART Antenna Connector
• 8-Port DART Antenna Connector
• Legacy Antenna Support
• Antenna Accessories
• Activity 2: Antenna Calculations

Wi-Fi Operations

• Spread Spectrum Technology Basics
• Exploring Wi-Fi 6E
• Wireless Media Access
• Wireless Governance
• Wi-Fi Spectrum Performance Enhancements
• Wi-Fi Spectrum Compatibility Features
• IEEE 802.11ax: Wi-Fi 6

Basic WLAN Security

• Wireless Security Components
• Assessing Wi-Fi Vulnerabilities using Common Tools
• IEEE 802.11 Security
• Advanced Wireless Intrusion Prevention System

Advanced WLAN Security

• IEEE 802.1X and EAP Frameworks
• EAP Authentication
• Wi-Fi Alliance WPA, WPA2, and WPA3 Security

Configuring WLAN Security

• Configure Native Operating Systems for WLAN Connectivity
• Configure Smart Handheld Clients

Cisco Wireless Network Architecture

• Cisco Wireless Architecture
• Cisco Wireless Network Deployment Options
• Cisco Wireless Guest Access
• Cisco Wireless Management
• Cisco Policy Control—Cisco ISE
• Cisco Location Services—Cisco Spaces

Implementing Cisco Wireless Network

• Cisco Enterprise Wireless Network
• Cisco Centralized Wireless Architecture
• Cisco FlexConnect
• Cisco Wireless Controllers
• Cisco Access Points

Implementing Cisco Wireless Network Wired Support

• Layer 2 Infrastructure Support
• Configuring the Switch for Wireless
• Power Requirements
• Bandwidth Requirements
• Cisco Catalyst Switches
• Wired Infrastructure Protocols That Support Wireless

Deploying Cisco Centralized Wireless Networks

• Initialize Centralized Cisco WLC
• Getting Familiar with Cisco WLC GUI
• Cisco WLC Ports, Interfaces, and Mapping
• Access Point Discovery Process
• Access Point Join Process
• Cisco WLC Redundancy and High Availability
• Cisco Access Point Failover
• Cisco Access Point Modes of Operation

Configuring Cisco Centralized Wireless Networks

• IPv6 in a Cisco Wireless Environment
• Roaming in a Centralized Architecture
• Layer 2 Roaming
• Layer 3 Roaming
• Mobility Details
• Mobility Groups and Mobility Domains
• Inter-Release Controller Mobility
• Optimizing RF Conditions
• Optimizing Client Performance
• Introducing Cisco CleanAir

Maintaining and Troubleshooting Cisco Wireless Networks

• Managing Licenses on Cisco WLC
• Updating Image on Cisco WLC
• Backup and Restore Process
• Troubleshooting Basics
• WLAN Troubleshooting Techniques
• Common Wireless Issues
• Cisco WLAN Troubleshooting Tools
• Third Party Troubleshooting Tools

Managing and Monitoring Cisco Wireless Networks with Cisco DNA Center

• Introducing Cisco DNA Center
• Cisco DNA Center Workflows
• Cisco DNA Center Automation Overview
• Cisco DNA Center Assurance Overview
• Cisco DNA Center Assurance for Troubleshooting Wireless Networks

Labs

• Discovery 1: Explore the Wi-Fi Environment
• Discovery 2: Analyze Wireless Frames
• Discovery 3: Configure Client Access
• Discovery 4: Deploy Cisco 9800 WLC
• Discovery 5: Configure Cisco 9800 WLC
• Discovery 6: Perform Cisco 9800 WLC Maintenance

Attendees should meet the following prerequisites:

• General knowledge of networks
• General knowledge of wireless networks
• Routing and switching knowledge

• CCNA - Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions

Recommended as preparation for the following exams:

• There is no exam currently aligned to this course.

• ENWLSD - Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks
• ENWLSI - Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks